Indian army officers to undergo training in anti-terrorist operations in Italy

According to senior army sources, under an agreement that was recently signed with the Italian Government, approximately 100 Indian army officers are being sent to Italy to undergo training in anti-terrorist operations. These officers will then form the nucleus of a SAS-type battalion that will in turn train other army personnel.

Italy has been chosen because of its long experience with terrorist groups like the Red Brigades, and because of its success in countering terrorism in the country.

At one time, the Indian Government was considering an informal proposal from the Israelis to train army personnel in that country for similar purposes.

Israel maintains the most effective anti-terrorism operation in the world. But even though the Government has, in the past, used Israeli advice for anti-hijacking and airport security measures, the concept of a full-fledged Indian force training there would be international political dynamite, capable of blowing Indo-Arab relations through the roof.

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